September 2023
September 2023 Issue
Church to publish MAID essays
Written by
Sean Frankling
Christian unity a matter of discipleship—and of increasing ‘urgency,’ ecumenical lead says
Seventh instalment of Hearing the Lambeth Calls, a 10-part series on the calls to the global Anglican Communion made at the 2022 …
Written by
Matthew Puddister
Bringing justice and peace to a new season
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. —Amos 5:24 The Season of Creation, a …
Written by
Archbishop Chris Harper
Reflections on General Synod and Assembly
Writing only days after the conclusion of the Assembly and General Synod 2023 held in Calgary, let me reflect on …
Written by
Archbishop Linda Nicholls
Burnout is the whole church’s problem
In my recent book, Why Gather? and during the talks I’ve given about it across Canada, I’ve spoken openly about …
Written by
Martha Tatarnic
‘Music will teach you how to feel’
A scholar and composer ponders the role of church music amid a 1,700-year-old culture war As an educator, composer, curator …
Written by
Sean Frankling
Synod votes no to extending primate’s term
Gathered for six-day Assembly, Anglicans, Lutherans vote on justice issues, liturgy, planning and more In the wake of two votes …
Written by
Matthew Puddister and Sean Frankling
Sacred Circle ratifies founding documents of Indigenous church
Chris Harper installed as national Indigenous Anglican archbishop The 11th Indigenous Anglican Sacred Circle saw ratification of the Covenant and …
Written by
Matthew Puddister
Former bishop of Central Newfoundland remembered for message of kindness and hope
A former bishop of the diocese of Central Newfoundland has died at age 87. Bishop Edward Marsh led the diocese …
Written by
Sean Frankling
Alice Medcof was pioneer for women in the church
Canon Alice Medcof, an Anglican priest who helped found the International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN)—an Anglican Communion group with a …
Written by
Matthew Puddister
Cleared in misconduct investigation, William Cliff set to be next bishop of Ontario
An investigation into an allegation against William Cliff, bishop of the diocese of Brandon, has returned a “clear and unambiguous” …
Written by
Sean Frankling
‘He was a gift to us from God’: Former primate Michael Peers dead at 88
Updated with new material Aug. 1 The 11th primate of the Anglican Church of Canada and one of its longest-serving …
Written by
Matthew Puddister
Archbishop Claude Miller remembered as friend and mentor
Late metropolitan of Canada was dedicated to camping ministry Claude Miller held many titles throughout his life and ministry: 22nd …
Written by
Matthew Puddister
Jack Peck showed deep concern for all under his care
Bishop Jack Peck, retired suffragan bishop of the diocese of Huron, has died at age 92. Peck served in the …
Written by
Sean Frankling
Migrant worker ministry gathers in church’s neighbours
An outreach program for migrant farm workers in the diocese of Huron is drawing in interest both from the migrant …
Written by
Sean Frankling
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